Which of the following is NOT a direct method to measure microbial growth?
A)direct microscopic count
B)standard plate count
C)filtration on a support membrane followed by incubation on medium
D)metabolic activity
E)most probable number (MPN)

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Metabolic activity is not a direct method to measure microbial growth, as it provides information on the metabolic processes of the microorganisms rather than their actual numbers. Direct methods include direct microscopic count, standard plate count, filtration on a support membrane followed by incubation on medium, and most probable number (MPN).

Which of the Following Is NOT a Direct Method to Measure